Donate to Help 570,000 People Stranded in Lower Manhattan by Hurricane Sandy

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<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/hurricane-sandy/">Hurricane Sandy</a> has come and gone - businesses are reopening, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/nyc-public-transit-remains-shuttered-after-hurricane-sandy-wreaks-havoc-on-entire-system/">subways</a> are re-opening and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/">New York City</a> is even planning to host its annual New York Marathon this weekend. But while many people are dissecting <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/hurricane-sandy-turns-bloomberg-into-an-obama-supporter/">links to climate change</a>, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/scientists-have-warned-new-york-officials-about-sandy-esque-dangers-for-years/">what went wrong</a> and how it is going to impact the upcoming election, it is important to keep in mind that there are <b>STILL 570,000 people</b> <a href="http://www.thelodownny.com/2012/11/sandy-aftermath-help-arrives-at-masaryk-towers/">stranded in Lower Manhattan without power, water, food or access to basic amenities</a>. 570,000 people is equivalent to almost the entire population of Boston or San Francisco - it is a lot of people. Read on to learn how you can help the relief effort by donating today!

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Donate to Help 570,000 People Stranded in Lower Manhattan by Hurricane Sandy

Many people in Lower Manhattan live in tall high-rise buildings, and without access to power elevators stop working, refrigerators stop working and food spoils, water stops pumping, and it is <a href="http://www.thelodownny.com/2012/11/concern-grows-for-elderly-residents-at-seward-park-co-op/">extremely difficult for elderly and sick people to get out of their apartments</a> and get the basic necessities they need. No businesses are open and transportation is barely working in Lower Manhattan, meaning it is impossible to get anywhere to purchase food or supplies. And of course cell phones aren't working (cell towers are dead) as well - so people in lower manhattan are effectively cut off from the rest of the city and the rest of the world....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/donate-to-help-the-570000-people-stranded-by-hurricane-sandy-in-lower-manhattan/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Donate to Help 570,000 People Stranded in Lower Manhattan by Hurricane Sandy

Many people in Lower Manhattan live in tall high-rise buildings, and without access to power elevators stop working, refrigerators stop working and food spoils, water stops pumping, and it is <a href="http://www.thelodownny.com/2012/11/concern-grows-for-elderly-residents-at-seward-park-co-op/">extremely difficult for elderly and sick people to get out of their apartments</a> and get the basic necessities they need.

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Donate to Help 570,000 People Stranded in Lower Manhattan by Hurricane Sandy

In your attention to politics and trying to move on from <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/hurricane-sandy/">Sandy</a>, please do not forget about these people who are still stranded in Lower Manhattan.

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Donate to Help 570,000 People Stranded in Lower Manhattan by Hurricane Sandy

No businesses are open and transportation is barely working in Lower Manhattan, meaning it is impossible to get anywhere to purchase food or supplies. And of course cell phones aren't working (cell towers are dead) as well - so people in lower manhattan are effectively cut off from the rest of the city and the rest of the world.

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Lines For Food in LES - Photo Ed Litvak at the LoDown

People lining up for food in Lower Manhattan. Photo: Ed Litvak at the <a href="http://www.thelodownny.com/">LoDown</a>

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Donate to Help 570,000 People Stranded in Lower Manhattan by Hurricane Sandy

<big>Even if you're not in New York City, you can help lower Manhattan by donating to the following organizations:</big>
<a href="https://lowereastside.recovers.org/">The Lower East Side Recovers</a> is a site that allows people to request and offer assistance post Hurricane Sandy - whether its be a donation or a pledge to volunteer.

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National Guard Arrives - Photo Ed Litvak at the LoDown

The National Guard arrives in Lower Manhattan. Photo: Ed Litvak at the <a href="http://www.thelodownny.com/">LoDown</a>

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Donate to Help 570,000 People Stranded in Lower Manhattan by Hurricane Sandy